Ukraine, Zelensky wish US a happy July 4th, release video of military band playing Star-Spangled Banner – The Hill

Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky wished the U.S. a happy Independence Day on Monday as the nation fights for its own independence against the ongoing Russian invasion.

I appreciate the leadership assistance of the United States in Ukraines defending of common values freedom, democracy and independence, Zelensky tweeted, wishing Americans and President Biden a happy July 4th.

The U.S. has made supporting Ukraine a cornerstone of its foreign policy since Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24. Washington has committed $6.9 billion in security assistance since Russias invasion began, uniting Western nations against the move and bringing tensions with Moscow to a boiling point not seen since the Cold War.

Happy 4th or July to all our American friends and thanks for standing with us in the darkest hour. Together, we will prevail, the Ukraine governments official Twitter account said.

The Ukrainian military orchestra on Monday released a video of the group performing the U.S. national anthem, sung in English, in honor of the holiday.

Dear American friends, we appreciate all the support we receive from the United States, and today we sincerely wish you happy Independence Day, an unnamed uniformed military official said in the video following the groups performance.

The gesture was one of many from the Ukrainian military.

On behalf of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and on my own behalf, I convey my heartfelt wishes to the American people on the anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander-in-chief of Ukraines armed forces, wrote in a Facebook post.

I wish you every success in your future endeavors, prosperity, much happiness and robust health, he continued.

The general staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also marked July 4 in a post.

Happy 4th or July to all our American friends and thanks for standing with us in the darkest hour, the Ukrainian governments official account tweeted on Monday. Together, we will prevail.

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